GARDEN CLUB OF HARWICH 
GENERAL MEETING March 3, 2009

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President, Margaret Otis called the meeting to order at 1 p.m with 54 members and several guests present.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jo Molnar.

Secretary’s Report   accepted and files.

Treasurer’s Report  accepted and filed.

Corresponding Secretary’s Report

Sympathy cards were sent to the families of Helena Woodward and Kate Lebrecque
Get well cards were sent to Rose Conenny, Joan Our and Caryl Stoker
Thank you card was received from Marie McGrain

Membership Report  We have several new members joining in June

Program  Sue Hart reported on the April Table Design Program in April.

Elaine Sampson reported on the Fashion show in May at the Sea view.
Flyers are in the Newsletter distributed today.
Opportunities to attend two Massachusetts Garden Club Federation events have been e-mailed and hard copies were available at the meeting.
Gardening Study School   April 2 and 3 at the Tower Hill Botanic Garden
Paining with Petals and Leaves   Espousal Center   Waltham    April 6 

Civic Beautification  Irene Mitchell  mentioned the clean up for Thompson’s Field on April 7 8, 9, in conjunction with the Harwich Conservation Trust and Ameicore.  Sign up sheets were passed around.
Design Workshop will be held on May 4 to prepare center pieces for the Fashion Show.
Audrey Osborn discussed the Plant Sale on May 23rd.  She had several members sign up for specific jobs.  She is still in need of a person to conduct a raffle.

Historical House Tour  June 27th  Joan Garrity will start recruiting members to help, starting at the April Meeting.  Alma Davis started selling raffle  tickets today for a painting of the Fountain at Brooks Academy donated by Joyce Hawk.

Master Gardeners Program.  Some of our members have discussed an interest in participating.  Trudie Steel provided an explanation of the program

Old Business   None

New Business

Most of the upcoming events are listed in the Newsletter

Cape Cod Conservation District Plant Sale   May 2 and 3  at the Barnstable County Court House parking lot.  

Respectfully submitted:  Margaret Otis